Can you give me five items that would help reduce blood pressure? Sarcasm accepted, I've upset a few of you!

Question

Mine is borderline and I have been given 6 months to show an improvement

Answer 1

Reduce your salt intake, give caffeine the kick, exercise with cardiovascular machines not WEIGHTS. If you are a little overweight then you need to drop a few pounds. Eat more fresh fruit and veg. Try and slow down on red meat for a while. More omega 3. Set aside time for yourself to just chill for an hour a day and do very little ( read, listen to music, long bath) Leave alcohol alone for a while. Contrary to popular opinion DO NOT GIVE UP SMOKING IF YOU ARE A SMOKER. Wait until your blood pressure is under control before you do as giving up increases your blood pressure. Also ....contrary to popular opinion, smoking is not considered a factor of high blood pressure. It is just one of those factors that encourages an over all healthier lifestyle once you do kick the habit. If your cholesterol is high you need to work on getting that down too.
Good Luck

Answer 2

Salt is a big player in high blood pressure. Reduce yours. Eat lower fat, lower cholesterol meals. Exercise. Walking is a good way to start. Reduce stress in your life. Have a massage, take a vacation, relax more. Don't book yourself solid. Leave time for leisure activities - going to a ballgame, fishing or anything that helps you relax. Good luck.

Answer 3

GLA Complex: reduces work demand on heart; increases HDL; improves liver metabolism of fats; increase flow rate in small blood vessels

CoEnzymeQ10: regulates circulatory system

Garlic Complex: dilates small blood vessels; prevents clotting; dissolves fatty deposits

Alfalfa Complex: strengthens the kidneys which make a hormone that regulates blood pressure; natural diuretic

Calcium/Magnesium: a deficiency in calcium has been linked to high blood pressure

Hope this is helpful.

Answer 4

There's a new theory that stroking a cat will lower your blood pressure. I guess since cats are laid back creatures, soft and warm and purr a lot, they are calming, if you like them.

Cut out salt, tobacco and alcohol...all stimulants that raise BP.
Get some mild aerobic exercise like walking or swimming, 30 min at least 4 days a week.
Cut stress, and get good sleep.

Answer 5

loose weight, exercise, if you smoke stop, try and cut down or out on salt, there is a good alternative to salt called Herbamare original by A. VOGEL and can be bought in any good health shop, it is very tasty, made with organic herbs and vegetables, costs around £2.99 I think. sorry that is only 4 items, if you do all that you will be doing well. it should also help your cholesterol

Answer 6

1. Try to give up caffeine and smoking
2. magnesium
3. folic acid (I'm not sure if this is the correct english word for it)
4. Avoid dehydration
5. Get enough sleep and generally relax

Answer 7

No !
I'm not going to give you 5 answers.
I have been on high BP medication for 30 years and I haven't altered my life style one iota, and I am still here.
I drink like a fish and smoke like a chimnney.
So, don't worry !!!

Answer 8

avoid stress and have a mechanism handy to destress you when you are in stress.
stop smoking
Loose weight (if you are overweight)
Relax and Rest (that is refreshing also!)
Regular exercise
Yoga and Meditation (heard of Pranayaama??)
Eat healthy and think better
Join Laughter club

Answer 9

1, try to get rid of any stress in your life, 2, cut back on your drinking , 3, if your overweight loose it, 4, take more exercise, 5, take it seriously i didn't and it's effects put me in hospital for 9 days and nearly killed me !

Answer 10

Instead of sitting and studying, listen to books on tape while you walk, clean, or garden.